Презентация "Introduction to the Present Simple Tense" 6 класс

Introduction to the Present Simple Tense

The present simple tense is one of the most fundamental verb tenses in English. It's used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and current states of being. Understanding how to use the present simple effectively is key for clear communication.

When to Use the Present Simple Tense

1

Habitual Actions

The present simple tense describes things you do regularly, like "I brush my teeth every morning."

2

General Truths

It also expresses universal facts, such as "The Earth revolves around the Sun."

3

Current States

The present simple can describe your current situation, for example "I live in New York City."

Forming Affirmative Sentences in the Present Simple

Regular Verbs

For most verbs, just add "-s" for third person singular (he, she, it).

For example: "I walk" becomes "She walks."

Irregular Verbs

Some common verbs have irregular present simple forms.

For example: "be" becomes "is/am/are".

Pronouns

The subject pronoun matches the verb form.

For example: "I eat", "You eat", "They eat".

Forming Negative Sentences in the Present Simple

Using "don't" or "doesn't"

To make a negative present simple sentence, use "do not" (don't) or "does not" (doesn't) before the verb.

Regular Verbs

For regular verbs, just add "don't" for I/you/we/they, and "doesn't" for he/she/it.

Irregular Verbs

For irregular verbs like "be", use "am not", "is not", or "are not".

Examples

"I don't sing." "She doesn't like coffee." "We are not students."

Forming Questions in the Present Simple

Yes/No Questions

Start with "Do/Does" and end with a question mark.

Wh- Questions

Use question words like "What", "Where", "When", etc. and end with a question mark.

Short Answers

"Yes, I do." or "No, she doesn't."

Adverbs of Frequency in the Present Simple

Always

Indicates something happens 100% of the time.

Sometimes

Indicates something happens occasionally.

Never

Indicates something does not happen at all.

Often

Indicates something happens frequently.

Common Verbs Used in the Present Simple

Be

Have

Do

Go

See

Know

Think

Want

Like

Eat

Sleep

Work

Play

Read

Write

Talk

Practice Exercises and Summary

1

Practice Sentences

Try making your own present simple sentences, both affirmative and negative.

2

Verb Conjugation

Review how to conjugate regular and irregular verbs in the present simple.

3

Adverb Usage

Experiment with adding adverbs of frequency to your present simple sentences.